Unit 1 Level E

GDL (Graduated Driver License)

A program designed to extend practice driving time and reduce the number of fatalities amongst teens and first-time drivers.

Special learner's permit age requirement

You must be 16 years old to obtain your GDL special learner's permit.

Prohibited items while operating a vehicle

You must not utilize a cell phone, hand-held electronic devices, or electronic devices.

Identification verification points at MVC

You need 6 points, with one being a four-pointer (primary) and one being a two-pointer (secondary).

Unsupervised driving duration with probationary license

You must drive unsupervised for 1 year with a probationary license.

Fault in moving violation with special learner's permit

Both the instructor and the student driver are at fault.

Waiting period to retake road test after failure

You must wait two weeks before re-taking your road test.

Address change reporting time to MVC

You have one week to report a change of address to the MVC.

Basic driver license age requirement

You must be 18 years old to obtain your basic driver license.

Time to apply for N.J. driver license after moving

You have sixty days to apply for a New Jersey driver license after moving from another state.

Fines for altering a driver license

$1000 fine, six months of imprisonment, and loss of driving privileges.

Fines for obtaining a driver license illegally

$200 - $500 fine and 30 - 90 days in jail.

Driving hours restriction with special learner's permit

You cannot drive from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM.

Examination permit age requirement

You must be 17 years or older to obtain your examination permit.

Passenger restrictions with probationary driver license

Only 1 passenger is allowed unless a parent or guardian is present and a dependent.

Probationary driver license age requirement

You must be 17 years or older to obtain your probationary driver license.

Legal name change reporting time

You have 2 weeks to report a legal name change.

Practice duration with adult supervising driver for special learner's permit

You must practice for 6 months with an adult supervising driver, totaling 50 hours, including ten hours at night.

Practice duration with adult supervising driver for examination permit over 21

You must practice for 3 months with an adult supervising driver.

Practice duration with adult supervising driver for examination permit under 21

You must practice for 6 months with an adult supervising driver.

Waiting period to retake New Jersey state written exam after failure

You must wait 1 week before re-taking the test.

Restrictions for examination permit or probationary holder aged 21 or older

Restrictions do not apply.

Fines for violation of the GDL

$100 fine and suspension of driving privileges.

Allowed passenger with special learner's permit

An adult supervising driver with at least 3 years of driving experience, who is 21 years of age and holds a valid NJ driver's license.

Waiver of hour restrictions for permit or probationary license holders

Hour restrictions could be waived for religious obligations or employment.

16 yr. old Special Driver Examination Permit issuance

It can be issued if the applicant is enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver testing course approved by the NJ Department of Education.

Nikhil's Law

This law reinforces the dangers of failing to completely come to a FULL stop, staying alert, talking safely, and planning ahead.

Elements tested on the road test

Driving in reverse, proper steering, stopping fully, parallel parking, yielding right of way, stopping and turning smoothly, sitting properly, nearing corners and intersections.